Yesterday

The Phantom Menace - A Musical Introduction

In 1999, Star Wars and its music were about to change forever. In this introductory episode to the Phantom Menace and prequel trilogy, we discuss how George Lucas and composer John Williams had changed the entertainment industry with their genius, and how their work between trilo ... Show More

1h 1m

Jan 28

Middle-Earth Sound Design: an Interview with David Farmer (Part II)

Part 2 of our interview with The Lord of the Rings sound designer David Farmer. We discuss the sounds of the Balrog, the Ents, and other various creatures across all three films. David also describes his technical workflow, and speaks with great fondness about the many months he ... Show More

37m 52s

Jan 21

Middle-Earth Sound Design: an Interview with David Farmer (Part I)

The Lord of the Rings sound designer David Farmer joins us for an interview about his work on the films of Middle-Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

50m 11s

Dec 2021

Jurassic Park (1993)

We have a new commissioned podcast from bald move fan Sheldon… it’s Jurassic Park! Do the effects hold up? Are the kids annoying? What happened to the shaving cream can full of dino embryos? What would this movie look like with Jim Carrey in the role of Dr. Ian Malcolm? We ponder ... Show More

1h 30m

Jun 2023

Jurassic Park: The Movie

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, we're digging deeper into a film that preyed on the world's fascination with dinosaurs and changed cinema as we know it: Jurassic Park. Based on the book by Michael Crichton and directed by Steven Spielberg, Jurassic Park tore through the box of ... Show More

38m 18s

Feb 2023

The Good, The Bad And The Film Music…

From 'Jaws' to 'Genevieve', 'Gone with the Wind' and 'Bond', every brilliant movie has to have a great theme tune. But who were the composers who wrote these iconic pieces of music? In this episode, Joanna and Stephen dive into the greatest film scores ever written.

35m 42s

Dec 2021

282: Steven Spielberg On His Love Of Music & Score

Our latest guest on Soundtracking needs no introduction, other than to say we are absolutely over-the-moon to welcome Steven Spielberg to the podcast to discuss his jaw-dropping adaptation of West Side Story. We'd have loved to have got a few more minutes with him, if we're hones ... Show More

39m 10s

May 2021

Episode 247: Junkie XL On The Music Of Justice League & Godzilla Vs Kong

Our latest guest on Soundtracking is a composer returning for a second visit, having scored pretty much every blockbuster to hit our screens in recent weeks.The work of Tom Holkenborg - or Junkie XL, if you prefer - can currently be heard in the epic Snyder Cut of Justice League, ... Show More

55m 45s

Jul 2021

Episode 253: Tom Hiddleston Talks Music

Our latest guest on Soundtracking is not only someone Edith's known for a very long time, but also someone who's been a great supporter of this podcast since day one. Tom Hiddleston is currently tearing up the screen as Loki on Disney +. It's a brilliant vehicle for one of Marvel ... Show More

42m 28s

Jun 2022

Episode 313: Baz Luhrmann On The Music OF Elvis

Our guest this week is visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, who Edith has been a huge fan of for many years. He always takes you on a journey with his storytelling, both visually and through the maverick nature of the way he uses music and sound. You might have even heard last week' ... Show More

35m 53s

Aug 2023

In the Studio with Composer Lorne Balfe (Part One)

On this episode we are joined by Lorne Balfe, composer of “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” and “Dead Reckoning Part One.” Balfe discusses the specific approach he takes with the “M:I” movies (and how it’s different than other movies), plus talks about the more romantic tone of thi ... Show More

35m 40s

Nov 2019

Falling Down (1993) and Sing Street (2016)

In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a controversial 90s big studio movie, and a smaller Irish musical. Michael Douglas was all set to take time off before the script for Falling Down turned up. Plus, there remains a question mark over an apparently out of focu ... Show More

44m 4s

Jurassic Park: The Music (Part II)